Sirsasana 2, (Headstand Pose 2) Sirasana or Shirshasana, Salamba Sirasana, where sirsa translates to head in Sanskrit, is also called the ki

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) is a lengthening asana. Parivrtta translates to revolved, utthita to stretched,...

Utthita Parsvakonasana, Parsvakonasana or Extended Side Angle Pose is a lengthening asana. Utthita translates to stretched, parsva to...

The sanskrit word Dristhi, dristi or drshti translates to vision, and is first mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita. By focusing our gaze we...

Challenge yourself to practice memorizing the basic sanskrit words to easier follow along (or teach) a yoga sequence. This glossary is a...

Tadasana (Mountain pose) where tada translates to mountain and asana to pose. Tadasana is a basic starting asana, though seemingly...

Learn about the traditional yogic lifestyle by exploring this summary of the eight limbs yoga. These eight limbs origins from the ancient...

In traditional yoga, the main idea of practicing asanas is to be able to sit for a long period of time. When we practice asanas, we work...

Virbhadrasana translated to Warrior Pose as "vira" means "hero" or 'Vigorous' and "bhadra" means good. Warrior III is a strengthening interm

Dandasana is a seated yoga pose also known as Staff Pose. In Sanskrit, "Danda" means staff or stick, and "asana" means pose. It is a basic p

Paschimottanasana A, B, and C are variations of the Seated Forward Bend Pose that build upon the basic posture with added elements of stretc

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, or Upward Facing Dog, is a yoga pose that is commonly practiced as part of a Vinyasa flow or Sun Salutation sequence

Hatha Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a yoga practice that is traditionally included in the Hatha yoga tradition. The Hatha Pradipika is

Supta Baddha Konasana, also known as Reclined Bound Angle Pose, is a gentle restorative yoga pose that involves lying down on your back with

Pincha Mayurasana, also known as Forearm Stand or Feathered Peacock Pose, is an advanced yoga pose that involves balancing the body upside d

Jump backs, jump throughs, and dynamic transitions are advanced yoga movements that require strength, flexibility, and control. Used in the

Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana, also known as Upward Facing Intense Stretch Yoga Pose, is a seated yoga posture that involves forward foldin

Ubhaya Padangusthasana, also known as Both Big Toe Pose, is a yoga posture that involves lying on the back and lifting the legs to hold onto

Supta Padangusthasana, also known as the Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose, is a yoga asana that is practiced while lying down. The pose involv

To prevent injury and maintain proper alignment in postures, warming up is a crucial part of any yoga practice. Neglecting to warm up the wr